Description
A cozy dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice and vibrant broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step: Cook the chicken pieces with salt and pepper for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Step: Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute.
- Step: Add the chicken broth, scraping the skillet, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Step: Create the cream sauce by stirring in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese for 3-4 minutes.
- Step: Add Italian seasoning and return the cooked chicken to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Step: Assemble the bowls with rice, creamy chicken, and steamed broccoli, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Feel free to customize with shrimp or tofu, and use vegetable broth for a vegan option. Prepare chicken and sauce ahead of time for easier assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: comfort food, creamy chicken recipes, easy dinner, garlic chicken, rice bowls